Way Elementary School

Dear Way Families,

We had a wonderful Fourth-Grade Farewell this morning. Our student performance was a joy to behold. As the school year nears completion, I wish to thank you for partnering so effectively with us. I feel very fortunate to be part of the Way Community.

Tomorrow is a half day of school with dismissal at 12:20. In the morning is our Field Day. Please feel free to stop by, help out, and root teams on during the Tug-O-War.

Report cards will be available for online viewing on June 18, 2019 at 9AM. You must be able to login to My Bloomfield to access. For those returning, emails with back-to-school information will be sent mid August. It's important that all students read this summer, but try to make the reading experiences enjoyable.

All the best, and we will see you in the fall.

Adam Scher

Principal

Way Elementary art show allowed students to talk about their passions and creative process.  Students take ownership of their work and tell the story of their own learning through the planning, experimenting, reflecting, and revising.  They learn the skills and techniques of art, along with art history and apply what they learn to the different forms of art in each studio.  The choice-based learning empowers students to make choices regarding the creative process. The process is where the learning occurs.  Ultimately, the students find inspiration from the heart!

All new 5th graders are encouraged to attend a special orientation designed especially for them on August 23rd from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Bloomfield Hills Middle School.  Meet your WEB Ambassadors, participate in some fun activities, tour BHMS and start new friendships!  

For ideas on how to engage students in summer reading and writing experiences, visit www.bloomfield.org/summerreading. Students are invited to participate in the Reading Without Walls Challenge and share their photos with the hashtag #BHSReadingWithoutWalls on social media.

The BHMS PTO is doing a pilot pre-order school supply program for incoming 5th graders only. This is an optional program, and will contain the same generic supply list that will be posted for 5th grade on the BHMS website this summer. It is simply a quick and easy way to purchase suggested school supplies without going to the store. For those who order through this program, the supply boxes will be available on the day of 5th Grade Orientation, which is on August 23. (Details will follow). The deadline to order supplies through this program is June 30. Just click on this link and provide your information. Please refer questions about this program to Ban Kizy. 

Check out the following summer athletic camps being offered by the Black Hawks athletic program:

• Baseball Camp (Grades K-3 & 4-8)
• Boys Basketball Camp (Grades 4-9)
• Boys Soccer Camp (Grades 9-12)
• Football Camp (Grades 7-8)
• Lacrosse Camps (Grades 3-8)
• Girls Soccer Camp (Grades 6-8 & 9-12)
• Volleyball Camps (Grades 1-12)

The Online Back to School Registration process will open in early July for the 2019-2020 school year. If your child plans to attend school (Kindergarten - 12th grade) in Bloomfield Hills Schools for the 2019-2020 school year, you are required to register annually. We will provide further instructions as the date approaches.

It is with many mixed feelings that I share with you that I will be moving to New York at the end of this school year.  My wife recently accepted the position of Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations for the State University of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan.  After making the difficult decision to relocate to New York, I was offered the position of Superintendent with Eastchester Union Free School District...

Bloomfield Hills Schools has Summer Camp opportunities for all ages, all abilities, and all interests! New this year, several camps will offer limited transportation services.  We have also expanded our before and aftercare options. Start your adventure today at www.bloomfield.org/summer! Spaces are limited for many of our camps.

Dear Way Families,                                 

I want to let you know that we recently were awarded a Bloomfield Hills Foundation Grant for the Way Art Studio! This grant will be used to help your child continue to create and help guide you when assisting your child's creative process. I have created several art take-home studios for your child to check just like they would a library book. If interested, please sign the permission slip that can be found in your child's backpack, or click the link below.

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Thank you!

Mallory Molnar, Way Art Teacher